Valiant
"Featherweight Heroes."
Originally released in 2005. Valiant is a family/animation film. directed by Gary Chapman. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, and Tim Curry
Synopsis
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (943 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$61.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ewan McGregor
as Valiant (voice)
Ricky Gervais
as Bugsy (voice)
Tim Curry
as Von Talon (voice)
Jim Broadbent
as Sergeant (voice)
Hugh Laurie
as Gutsy (voice)
John Cleese
as Mercury (voice)
John Hurt
as Felix (voice)
Pip Torrens
as Lofty (voice)
Rik Mayall
as Cufflingk (voice)
Olivia Williams
as Victoria (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $61,746,888
Production Companies
- Vanguard Animation
- Ealing Studios
- UK Film Council
- Odyssey Entertainment
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valiant about?
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. O...
Who directed Valiant?
Valiant was directed by Gary Chapman.
How long is Valiant?
Valiant has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Valiant released?
Valiant was released on March 25, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Valiant?
The main cast of Valiant includes Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie.
Is Valiant worth watching?
Valiant has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 943 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.